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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a pair of metal deity murti seated under a red curtain within a gilded arch. The taller figure wears a red and gold turban and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff, while the figure beside them wears a tall crown, layered jewellery and a red patterned garment. A large lingam-like form sits in front, draped with a red cloth, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a jewelled crown. Beside it stands a small blue-robed metal figure in a brass archway, with brass vessels, a kalasha pot, a plate of bananas and flower petals on the altar. Offerings and puja items are arranged at the base, and no people are visible in the scene.2013-07-05Photograph of a decorated temple shrine with two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side under an ornate golden arch against a red-orange curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a crown, rudraksha-style beaded and jeweled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and other ritual objects; the figure on the right wears a tall crown and a colourful patterned garment with jeweled necklaces. In front, a dark stone linga-form object is draped in an orange cloth and garlanded with red roses and yellow marigold garlands, with rudraksha malas and a silver crown-like adornment. Small metal figures in blue garments and a white flower sit below, alongside a brass kalasha vessel, brass bowls, a lamp, bananas and fruit offerings on the floor. No people are visible.2013-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 05 20132013-07-05 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with a gilded arch and red drapery shows two large golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, layered necklaces and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a teal and gold sari, elaborate necklaces and a jewelled headdress. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a seated white figure wears an orange turban, gold armlets, a teal and gold shawl and a pink cloth draped over its lap, with a gold chain. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings of flowers sit on a white cloth below.2010-02-03June 18 20132013-06-18Photo 11737617Gilded arched shrine housing a pair of painted metal deity murtis seated on a throne, the male figure holding a trident and damaru with a red and orange turban and red garment, the female figure wearing an orange sari, jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with marigolds and flower strings. In front, a large black linga-form icon wrapped in a red and gold cloth, adorned with white jasmine garlands and a pink shawl, flanked by small brass lamps and offerings. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a white-sheeted altar shows flower decorations. No people are visible.2009-06-15November 21 20182018-11-21July 01 20152015-07-01July 08 20152015-07-08A photograph of a decorated shrine arch with a red draped backdrop and ornate gold frame. Two large deity figures are seated above: a male figure in an orange turban holding a trident, with a white dhoti and silver necklaces, and a female figure in a black crown with white garments and garlands. In front, a seated figure in orange and maroon silk with rudraksha malas and a golden snake-hood headpiece sits on a pedestal decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands. Brass lamps and a conch shell lie on the platform below. The figures appear to be statues or murtis, not living people.2014-09-02April 06 20132013-04-06 +1 copies